Clippers vs. Rockets: Game 1

Clippers forward Matt Barnes blocks the shot of Rockets forward Josh Smith in the fourth quarter of Game 1. The Clippers won 117-101.

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin grimaces after dunking the ball in the first half in Game 1 against the Rockets.

Rockets center Dwight Howard is wrapped up by Clippers center DeAndre Jordan, who was called for an intentional foul, in the fourth quarter of Game 1 of their NBA Western Conference semifinal series. The Clippers won, 117-101.

Clippers shooting guard J.J. Redick encorages teammate Chris Paul, who is out with a strained hamstring, before Game 1 with the Rockets in the second round of the NBA playoffs.

Clippers guard J.J. Redick, center, and DeAndre Jordan, right, put defensive pressure on Rockets guard James Harden during Monday’s game. Harden had nine turnovers in the Rockets’ 117-101 loss to the Clippers.

DeAndre Jordan will remain with the Clippers after backing out of plans to sign a four-year, $80-million deal with the Dallas Mavericks.

A double team from Clippers guard J.J. Redick and power forward Blake Griffin force Rockets shooting guard James Harden into an awkward pass during Game 1.

Rockets shooting guard James Harden bring the ball up the court during the first half while the Clippers bench looks on from the background.

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan blocks the shot attempt of Rockets forward Terrence Jones in the first half of Game 1.

Injured Clippers point guard Chris Paul, right, talks with forward Matt Barnes before Game 1 of the Clippers’ second-round matchup with the Houston Rockets.